On the Outside Looking In: America Pulls Out of the Paris Agreement
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Your Guide to the French Presidential Election, and Why it Matters
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France finds itself in the middle of election season - the decision looming on who will become the next representative of Le Tricolore. With preliminary voting over, only two finalists are moving forward to a second, definitive, run-off election: Emmanuel Macron, and Marine Le Pen.
Read MoreSean Spicer's Comments on Assad Land Him in Hot Water, Once Again
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With his comments regarding the Holocaust today, Sean Spicer has triggered a social media firestorm. Spicer compared Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to Adolf Hitler in light of recent chemical attacks orchestrated by Syrian regime forces.
Read MoreAs Gorsuch Nomination Battle Rages On, GOP Sparks the "Nuclear Option"
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As reported by CNN today, discussions to broker a bipartisan deal have failed regarding Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. Although senators from both sides fear the repercussions of allowing a simple majority vote to confirm new judiciary appointees, that appears to be the only viable option for Senate Republicans.
Read MoreOpinion: We Must Win the Battle Against Climate Change
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It is unbelievably unfortunate that safeguarding the environment has become a partisan issue on Capitol Hill. In the year 2017, climate change and sustainability are still considered "progressive" issues, instead of domestic-policy mainstays in the United States. One would think that preserving the environment for future generations to come would be a top priority.
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